REVIEW PRACTICE FOR CSOWM ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

REVIEW PRACTICE FOR CSOWM ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) accounts for about 80% of bariatric procedures in the US and is usually done laparoscopically. During RYGB, a small part of the proximal stomach is detached from the rest of the stomach, creating a stomach pouch of 30 mL. Which of the following preexisting conditions has been shown to go into remission in up to 62% of patients 6 yr after RYGB? a. Hypertension b. Diabetes c. Obesity d. Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Answer -Answer: B: Diabetes is particularly likely to remit. Remission rates are up to 62% after 6 yr. A and D: Other comorbid conditions that tend to abate or resolve after bariatric surgery include cardiovascular risk factors (eg, dyslipidemia, hypertension [A], diabetes), cardiovascular disorders, obstructi